What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedChildren of Blood and Bone
Tomi Adeyemi · Book · 2018
If you loved Children of Blood and Bone, start with Shadow and Bone (Eric Heisserer, 2021) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Children of Blood and Bone across media.
You crave stories where personal identity and magical destinies collide against the crushing weight of systemic oppression and societal upheaval.
Films on the same thread
Blood Diamond
Edward Zwick · Film · 2006
Explores: Civil War, Child Soldiers, Redemption.
Much like Children of Blood and Bone, this film navigates the harrowing impact of civil war and exploitation, mirroring the struggle against systemic injustice and the fight for redemption.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Chris Columbus · Film · 2002
Shares a thread with Children of Blood and Bone: Coming-of-Age Fantasy.
If you enjoyed the magical discovery found in Children of Blood and Bone, you will appreciate this journey into a world where prejudice and hidden history threaten the status quo.
Ne Zha
Jiao Zi · Film · 2019
Explores: Destiny vs. Free Will, Prejudice and Discrimination, Good vs. Evil.
This narrative echoes the core conflict of Children of Blood and Bone by exploring how a young person labeled an outcast must defy societal prejudice to fulfill their true destiny.
The Hate U Give
Film · 2018
Explores: Systemic Racism, Police Brutality, Identity.
This story captures the modern urgency of Children of Blood and Bone, focusing on a young protagonist finding her voice while grappling with systemic racism and the search for identity.
Series on the same thread
Shadow and Bone
Eric Heisserer · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Children of Blood and Bone: power and corruption.
Fans of the intricate magic systems and political tension in Children of Blood and Bone will recognize the high-stakes conflict of a young soldier discovering power within a divided world.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
For those moved by the sociopolitical commentary in Children of Blood and Bone, this series provides a rigorous examination of the systemic forces that have shaped our national identity.
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
While lighter in tone, this adventure captures the spirit of camaraderie and world-building found in Children of Blood and Bone, centered on a group navigating a high-stakes fantasy landscape.
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Common questions
Is Children of Blood and Bone about magic?
Yes. In Children of Blood and Bone, the soil of Orisha once hummed with magic, allowing Burners to ignite flames, Tiders to beckon waves, and Reapers to summon souls. Zlie Adebola remembers this time when magic was a central part of the world.
Who is Zlie Adebola in Children of Blood and Bone?
Zlie Adebola is a central character in Children of Blood and Bone. She is the daughter of a Reaper mother who could summon forth souls. Zlie remembers the time when magic existed in the land of Orisha before it disappeared.
What is the setting of Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone is set in a land called Orisha. The story focuses on a time when the soil of this land hummed with magic, enabling specific groups of people to control elements like fire and water or interact with the souls of the dead.
What abilities did the people in Children of Blood and Bone have?
In Children of Blood and Bone, magic allowed people to perform specific tasks. Burners were able to ignite flames, Tiders could beckon waves, and Reapers possessed the ability to summon forth souls. These abilities were once common throughout the land of Orisha.